A Child Throws a Temper Tantrum at the Mall Because

question 460

Multiple Choice

A child throws a temper tantrum at the mall because he wants to play with the toy that his mother just bought him.The MOST effective way for his mother to punish this behaviour is to:

• A)ignore the outburst and wait for the opportunity to reinforce a desired behaviour.
• B)not let the child play with the toy for several hours after they get home.
• C)decide on a course of punishment after the emotional aspects of the incident have subsided.
• D)immediately return the toy she just bought him.

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